Thirteen Miles from Suncrest A Novel
Thirteen Miles from Suncrest by Donald Davis is a novel published by August House on October 5, 2006. This 256-page work explores the enduring themes of overcoming hardship and tragedy through the strength and love of a family. Set against the backdrop of a family farm in the mountains of North Carolina, the story follows Medford McGee, who is born at the dawn of the 20th century and witnesses the rapid changes of his time, including advancements in technology and shifts in international politics.
Readers will find a rich narrative that captures the essence of adolescence and coming of age, as well as the social themes that resonate throughout the story. The novel presents a blend of heartwarming wit and incisive characterization, reflecting the mythos of America’s agrarian past. Through Medford’s experiences, the book invites readers to reflect on the cadence and charm of a less hurried era, making it a thoughtful exploration of family dynamics and resilience.
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The novel depicts timeless themes of overcoming hardship and tragedy through a family’s strength and love.
Born on January 1, 1900, on a family farm in the mountains of North Carolina, Medford McGee grows up awestruck by the rapid changes that blazon the new century. With the Sunday Nashville Banner, sent each week by Aunt Louise and read by Father on the porch, comes news of turbulent international politics and revolutionary new technology—automobiles with electric starters and airplanes that can cross continents.
Fans of Donald Davis will recognize in Thirteen Miles from Suncrest the same heartwarming wit and incisive characterization that has earned him a place among the best of American storytellers. Readers new to Davis will find in this seasoned storyteller’s first novel the mythos of our American agrarian past, and with it the cadence and charm of a less hurried era.
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